3:00pm-7:00pm Session 2

3:00pm-3:50pm: Leo Semes, OD

“How discovery favors the prepared mind. Illustrative retinal cases” 1hr. COPE# 82924-TD

There are a number of conditions that can compromise the macula. In this course the attendee will be challenged with differential diagnoses of age-related, trauma-induced and idiopathic presentations. The management of these cases with resolution will be offered.

4:00pm-7:00pm: Nathan Lighthizer,OD

“Glaucoma Case Files in Diagnostic Interpretation” 1HR. COPE # 83796-GL

Glaucoma is one of the most common vision threatening disorders that we see in our exam chair on a day in and day out basis. Clinical and scientific evidence supports the use of numerous tests to help in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of glaucoma. This interactive glaucoma lecture will review some of the classic tests for glaucoma including IOP measurement, gonioscopy, VF and ONH imaging. It will also introduce and give participants the opportunity to get hands-on with the newer technology including OCT, VEP and pERG.

“The Role of Laser in the Treatment of Glaucoma” 1HR.  83144-LP

The use of laser energy, specifically Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), has been utilized for decades. This interactive 1 hour lecture will review and update clinical evidence and literature regarding SLT for open angle glaucoma. Corneal Hysteresis and IOPcc: Glaucoma Vitals for the Modern Era

“Corneal Hysteresis and IOPcc: Glaucoma Vitals for the Modern Era” 1HR. COPE # 82834-GL

Glaucoma is like a large puzzle. There are a lot of pieces of the puzzle that need to be put together to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. This course will cover the data surrounding one of those pieces, corneal hysteresis, and its role in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of glaucoma.